Depression/apathy – Many teenage students will deal with some kind of depression during their high school years, and this is typical. However, if you notice that a your child is very depressed or is showing a complete disinterest altogether, then they could be showing signs of alcohol abuse.
Showing poor judgement – Poor judgement is a direct result of alcohol abuse. This means making poor decisions that they would not otherwise make, or you have never seen them make. For example, if your child is using alcohol, then they may drive recklessly, or exhibit other reckless behavior that is harmful to their health.
The smell of alcohol – This might go without saying, but I’ll mention it anyway. One of, if not the most, obvious signs that your child is drinking is if there is the smell of alcohol. Alcohol has a very strong and obvious odor. So if your child has been drinking recently, you should be able to smell it on their body or on their breath.
So, in conclusion, teen alcohol abuse is a serious matter. And if you suspect that your child has developed a drinking problem, it is important to take care of immediately. You can do this by talking to them about why they are drinking as well as getting them involved in some type of addiction program.